Above Ground Solid Pool Cover

ABSTRACT

The above ground solid pool cover is the only product of its kind that is exceptionally crafted with mechanisms that support pool cover removal and placement all while guaranteeing that little to no debris comes into contact with the pool water. This unprecedented product is uniquely designed with a lighter and more resistant material than any other average pool cover to ensure users are able to easily maneuver, store, and clean the cover for efficient maintenance.

BACKGROUND

Pool covers are essential in keeping an above ground pool clean andprotected from debris, falling leaves, rain water, and other exteriorconcerns. Current pool covers, however, are ineffective in many casesand are prone to transfer the accumulated water and/or dirt in the poolas a person is attempting to remove the cover, which defeats the purposeof the accessory. There have been no products available as originalequipment or as an aftermarket to address this problem.

An apparatus pool covers the pool to protect against incoming debris,yet doesn't transfer said accumulated debris and water into the poolwhen attempting to remove the cover, is not being met by any knowndevice or system at present. There have been no products available asoriginal equipment or as an aftermarket to address this problem either.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The main purpose of the above ground solid pool cover is to provideusers with a protective collapsible pool shield that thwart collecteddebris from actually entering the pool upon its removal.

A device for a swimming pool, the device including an umbrellacomprising radiating ribs having a radius equal to a radius of theswimming pool. A telescoping pole configured central to the swimmingpool and central to the umbrella is disposed at a top end thereof. Awheel configured to move a bottom end of the telescoping pole central tothe swimming pool and in a vertical relation to water in the pool isalso included. A rope and pulley are configured to perform an openingand a closing action on the umbrella via the radiating ribs.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an erect telescoping pole and an openumbrella in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a partially retracted telescoping poleand an open umbrella in a pool cover position in accordance with anembodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a retracted telescoping pole and an openumbrella in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an erect telescoping pole and a closedumbrella in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a retracted telescoping pole and aclosed umbrella in accordance with an embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 6 depicts a top elevational view of the umbrella relative to acircular pool based on a travel of the wheel in accordance with anembodiment of the disclosure.

Throughout the description, similar reference numbers may be used toidentify similar elements depicted in multiple embodiments. Althoughspecific embodiments of the invention have been described andillustrated, the invention is not to be limited to the specific forms orarrangements of parts so described and illustrated. The scope of theinvention is to be defined by the claims appended hereto and theirequivalents.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Reference will now be made to exemplary embodiments illustrated in thedrawings and specific language will be used herein to describe the same.It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope ofthe disclosure is thereby intended. Alterations and furthermodifications of the inventive features illustrated herein andadditional applications of the principles of the inventions asillustrated herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant artand having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered withinthe scope of the invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an erect telescoping pole and an openumbrella in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Theview includes an umbrella referenced as A, a telescoping pole referencedas B, a rope and pulley referenced as C (pulley internal to thetelescoping pole B), above ground pool referenced as D, wheel referencedas E, radiating ribs referenced as R, debris L and respective motionarrows indicating a spinning umbrella A and an up and down erecting andretracting motion of the telescoping pole B in accordance with anembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a partially retracted telescoping poleand an open umbrella in a pool cover position in accordance with anembodiment of the disclosure. In the view embodiment, the umbrella Aacts as a pool cover for the pool D. The telescoping pole B is not fullyerected nor fully retracted. The edges of the umbrella A are immediatelyadjacent and proximal the top of the pool so D which may be above groundor below ground. The umbrella A includes soft cover and hard coverembodiments. Debris L is prevented from contaminating the pool water bythe open umbrella A. The umbrella cover can move radially across thesurface of the pool edge via the wheel roller E. The radial ribs Renable a soft filtering cover or water permeable cover on the umbrellaA.

The present disclosed above ground solid pool cover is uniquely designedto offer a modern fabric shield that solves all problems that othercovers currently present by not only ensuring a pool is adequatelysafeguarded against any elements that would otherwise contaminate theswimming area, but also guarantees individuals are able to easily applyand remove the pool cover in both a time and energy efficient manner.The above ground solid pool cover introduces a novel weatherproof,collapsible pool cover in the shape of an umbrella. Through theunprecedented pulling rope mechanism, individuals will be able to easilyopen, close and store the cover based on necessity of its utilization.To further enhance functionality, when removing the unit off of thepool, the above ground solid pool cover is strategically designed with acenter pole and a small wheel that allows it to maintain an uprightposition and slides smoothly until an individual can reach the centerwith their hands to remove it; thus, the debris materials collected onthe cover move to the center as well and does not, by consequence, fallinto the pool are during this process. The above ground solid pol coverensures a fully operational above ground pool cover that is not onlyeasier to remove but also turns an otherwise two person operation into aquick and independent task.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a retracted telescoping pole and an openumbrella in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.Same and similar limitations have same reference letters and referencelines as in other figures herein but the closed umbrella position andthe retracted telescoping pole 1 allow the umbrella fabric to filter thepool water via a rotation of the umbrella A on the telescoping pole B.The telescoping pole is raised to allow a purge of the filtered debris Lfrom the umbrella top side.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an erect telescoping pole and a closedumbrella in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.Same and similar limitations have same reference letters and referencelines as in other figures herein. This position allows debris to flingoff the umbrella A via a centripital force of a spinning of the umbrellaon the telescoping pole B. It also allows pool maintenance and pool use.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a retracted telescoping pole and aclosed umbrella in accordance with an embodiment of the presentdisclosure. The view includes a collapsible pool weather proof hardumbrella cover referenced as A, a telescoping pole referenced as B, apulling rope referenced as C, above ground pool referenced as D, wheelreferenced as E, radiating ribs R and pool debris L in accordance withan embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 depicts a top elevational view of the umbrella relative to acircular pool based on a travel of the wheel in accordance with anembodiment of the disclosure. The space opened up is crescent shaped andallows a use of the pool and a maintenance of the pool. Otherrectilinear openings are included for rectilinear umbrellas andrectilinear pools.

Although the operations of the method(s) herein are shown and describedin a particular order, the order of the operations of each method may bealtered so that certain operations may be performed in an inverse orderor so that certain operations may be performed, at least in part,concurrently with other operations. In another embodiment, instructionsor sub-operations of distinct operations may be implemented in anintermittent and/or alternating manner.

What is claimed is:
 1. A device for a swimming pool, the devicecomprising: an umbrella comprising radiating ribs having a radius equalto a radius of the swimming pool; a telescoping pole configured centralto the swimming pool and central to the umbrella disposed at a top endthereof; a wheel configured to move a bottom end of the telescoping polecentral to the swimming pool and in a vertical relation to water in thepool; and a rope and pulley configured to perform an opening and aclosing action on the umbrella via the radiating ribs.
 2. The device ofclaim 1, wherein the umbrella comprises a fabric designed to filter adebris in water in the pool via the opening action of the umbrellaradiating ribs from a central closed position.
 3. The device of claim 1,wherein the umbrella in an open position and the telescoping pole in anerected position are configured to shade and to shield the swimming poolfrom debris and from direct sunlight.
 4. The device of claim 1, whereinthe umbrella in an open position and the telescoping pole in a retractedposition are configured to filter water in the pool
 4. The device ofclaim 1, wherein the telescoping pole has a low position to dispose theradiating ribs in a closed position proximal a bottom of the pool andunderwater.
 5. The device of claim 1, wherein the telescoping pole has amiddle position to dispose the radiating ribs in an open filter positionproximal a top of the pool and out of the water.
 6. The device of claim1, wherein the telescoping pole has a top position to dispose theradiating ribs in an open shade and shield position distal a top of thepool and clear of the water enough for an ingress and egress of humanbeings.
 7. The device of claim, wherein the open umbrella is configuredto spin on the telescoping pole and to thereby provide a filter actionof the water in the swimming pool.
 8. The device of claim 1, wherein theumbrella comprises a fabric designed to filter a debris in water in thepool via the opening action of the umbrella and the telescoping pole ina retracted position.
 9. The device of claim 1, further comprising therope and pulley configured to operate the umbrella in rapid closing andopening actions to flick off debris filtered on a top thereof.
 10. Thedevice of claim 1, further comprising the rope and pulley configured tooperate the telescoping pole in a rapid erection and retraction to flickoff debris filtered on a top of the umbrella.
 11. The device of claim 1,wherein a travel of the wheel opens up a crescent shaped space between acircular pool and the umbrella relative to a top of the circular pooland a top of the umbrella.